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Walk-in Clinics
2024-09-23
Should I go to a walk-in clinic?
Walk-in clinics provide non-urgent care at locations across the province.
If you’re sick, call your family doctor or nurse practitioner (primary care provider) first.
If you don't have a family doctor, visit a walk-in clinic nearest you or if you're...
Outbreak of respiratory illness declared at Margaret Stewart Ellis Home
2024-09-23
Margaret Stewart Ellis Home in O’Leary has declared a facility-wide outbreak of an as-yet unidentified respiratory illness.
Residents of Margaret Stewart Ellis Home are limited to one visitor at a time. All visitors will be asked to follow the current infection control measures.
Visitors are...
Gastroenterology
2024-09-19
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the digestive tract, gallbladder, liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. A doctor who specializes in these fields is called a gastroenterologist, also referred to as a GI specialist or a GI doctor.
Gastroenterologists, sometimes called "gastros...
Information for patients of closed and temporarily closed practices
2024-09-17
If your family doctor has closed their practice you must join the Provincial Patient Registry to get on a waitlist for a new family doctor or nurse practitioner (unless stated otherwise below).
You are also eligible to register with Maple, Health PEI's virtual care...
Orthoptics (Eye) Clinic
2024-09-13
Health PEI Orthoptics clinic relocating September 12 & 13
If your child goes to an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) because of lazy eye (amblyopia) or another condition related to eye movement or eye misalignment (strabismus), the ophthalmologist will likely refer your child to an orthoptist....
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
2024-09-12
Queen Elizabeth Hospital is the provincial referral centre for specialized hospital services. The 243-bed facility provides emergency, surgical, inpatient and ambulatory care services.
When preparing to visit a patient in hospital or for your own hospital stay, visit Hospital Services to learn...
Health PEI Orthoptics clinic relocating September 12 & 13
2024-09-12
The Health PEI Orthoptics clinic will be closed September 12 and 13 and during this time will be relocating to the Island Vision Centre at 193 Minna Jane Drive.
During this transition, the phone and fax lines will be temporarily out of service and will be restored by September 16.
For any urgent...
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Patient Request and Consent Form
2024-09-09
This consent form is required to participate in the MAiD process. Individuals are encouraged to complete the consent form in advance of their assessment with the MAiD provider. Consent can be withdrawn or cancelled at any time.
For more information, visit Medical Assistance in Dying.
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Patient and Family Guide 2024
2024-09-09
This document provides information about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in PEI.
Provincial Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Clinic Referral and Intake Form
2024-09-09
This form is to be completed by your health care provider.